M. Giudici

Université Côte d'Azur, Observatoire de la Côte d’Azur

Papers

Total Citations

144

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About

M. Giudici is a leading researcher at the intersection of nanophotonics and autonomous systems, whose work is redefining how machines perceive the world. Their primary research areas include metasurface optics, light detection and ranging (LiDAR) technology, and bio-inspired computer vision. Giudici’s most significant contribution is the development of metasurface-enhanced LiDAR systems that mimic the human visual system by simultaneously acquiring both peripheral and foveal fields of view. This breakthrough allows autonomous robots to perform coarse scene exploration while maintaining high-resolution focus on critical targets—a capability previously requiring complex, multi-sensor setups. Their landmark 2022 paper on this technology has garnered over 138 citations, underscoring its impact on the field. By integrating flat, lightweight metasurfaces into LiDAR architectures, Giudici has opened new pathways for compact, efficient 3D sensing in robotics and autonomous driving. This work not only advances fundamental photonics but also offers practical solutions for real-world deployment, positioning Giudici as a key innovator bridging nanoscale optics and intelligent machine perception.